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Yordan Alvarez hits go-ahead triple in 8th inning as Astros outlast Yankees 9-7
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Larry Fleisher, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 26, 2026
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Key points The Houston Astros came out on top, thanks in part to Yordan Alvarez's strong performance. A baseball game ended with a score of 9-7.
A baseball game ended with a score of 9-7. The Houston Astros came out on top, thanks in part to Yordan Alvarez's strong performance. He now leads the major leagues in batting average.
Alvarez had a notable hit in the eighth inning, giving his team the lead. Earlier in the game, Yainer Diaz hit two solo home runs, including one that tied the score. Other players, such as Jeremy Pena and Daulton Varsho, also contributed to the Astros' win with home runs and RBI singles.
The team's victory comes after the owner announced the manager's position is secure for the rest of the season. Further information about the game is available from the source.
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Category: News ·
Published: August 26, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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